L Milton Hankins Poet Terzanelle

I Wish For You Love

As I step out into the warm summer breeze
I take a few moments to offer a quick prayer
Uncustomarily, on grass, I drop to my knees,
And I wish for you love.

Sweet peace flows over me in a velvety layer
As I lift my voice to the author of all good things
I take a few moments to offer a quick prayer,
And I wish for you love.

Rising to my feet, I could swear my heart sings
I continue to pray silently to the loving God,
As I lift my voice to the Author of all good things,
And I wish for you love.

My feet planted firmly in the greenish sod
I know that warm feeling of unconditional love
I continue to pray silently to the loving God,
And I wish for you love.

From the heavens comes a light from above
As I step out into the warm summer breeze, 
I know that warm feeling of unconditional love
Uncustomarily, on grass, I drop to my knees,
And I wish for you love.

[modified Terzenelle w/Refrain]

THIRD PLACE WINNER
Written May 28, 2022
Submitted to "If Only My Wish Would Come True" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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Paula Goldsmith June 24, 2022 at 11:47 AM Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write. Today, be blessed with your win...........

Caren Krutsinger June 2, 2022 at 4:10 AM This is lovely "As I lift my voice to the Author of all good things," L Milton Hankins June 2, 2022 at 9:44 AM Thank you, Caren. I loved writing this poem.

Unseeking Seeker May 30, 2022 at 8:52 AM Thanks for penning this masterpiece for us all, Milt, a fave L Milton Hankins May 30, 2022 at 9:19 AM Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker. Your response to my poem made me feel very happy about it. Hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

Arthur Vaso May 29, 2022 at 10:42 PM Very beautifully written poem. L Milton Hankins May 30, 2022 at 9:20 AM Thanks, arthur, so much for your affirmative comment.

Paulette Calasibetta May 29, 2022 at 5:10 AM A heartwarming piece filled with the love you have and the love you "wish" to give through the hand of God. Beautiful! :)Paulette L Milton Hankins May 29, 2022 at 8:22 AM Thank you, Paulette, for your thoughtful response to my poem.

Tom Cunningham May 29, 2022 at 2:09 AM Something our world is lacking right now, so much hatred everywhere, if your wish was granted what a wonderful world it would be. Tom L Milton Hankins May 29, 2022 at 8:23 AM So true, Tom. So true. Thanks for your response.

Bill Baker May 28, 2022 at 11:02 PM Tender thoughts on unconditional love and how to acknowledge and appreciate it. Thanks for sharing with us through your poetry, Milt. Bill L Milton Hankins May 29, 2022 at 8:23 AM Bill, I appreciate your comments so much. Thank you for always being here.

Marco Chies May 28, 2022 at 4:20 PM I think the right word for this poem is just one: charming. but then I realize there's another: intoxicating. you nailed it, milton! L Milton Hankins May 28, 2022 at 6:49 PM Thank you, Marco. Kind of a departure from my usual stuff, but I envisioned it best with the Terzanelle form and a refrain. Who knows? Don't want to get boxed in to the forms too much. Occasionally have to do something different.